Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) News & Trends

Only 17 companies worldwide have signed all three of non-profit organization Climate Group’s initiatives to help accelerate the green transition. Danfoss is one of them. This week, Climate Group acknowledges the company’s commitment in a blog post, where the company are highlighted along with Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, and European Metal Recycling. Companies that signed-up for EV100 commit to electrifying their car fleets by 2030. RE100 binds signing companies to switch...

Greenheck, the pioneer in air movement and provider of the most comprehensive selection of products for commercial HVAC systems, announced the incorporation of patented Northern Light® UV-C technology into its line of AMPLIFY™ overhead HVLS fans today.  “We’re excited to add this technology to our AMPLIFY overhead fans,” said Tim Busby, Greenheck General Manager, Fans, adding “This applied innovation will truly make a difference in indoor spaces....

EffectiV HVAC reinforces its position as a pioneer in IAQ innovation as the company announces its 3-in-1 solution has been verified by industry-recognized expert Innovative Bioanalysis as an effective solution in containing the spread of COVID-19 after being tested against the virus.  Typically installed in the ceiling and designed to treat air before it enters the room, EffectiV HVAC’s UV diffusers use the latest cutting-edge technology by combining low-pressure drop MERV-9 filtrati...

Radisson RED London Heathrow and Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow, the largest hotel at the airport, have been equipped with the latest high-performance CIAT and Toshiba HVAC technology as part of a major refurbishment. The solution was provided by Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK). CIAT and TCUK are part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Air handling unit The recently rebranded four-s...

The Baltimore Aircoil Company’s (BAC) ENDURADRIVE Fan System ensures unmatched peace of mind in the operation of mission-critical cooling applications through a dramatically simplified design. The ENDURADRIVE Fan System features permanent magnet, direct-drive technology, in which the fan motor is directly coupled to the fan, eliminating the need for intermediary moving parts like gears or belts. The advanced design is specifically engineered so that the motor, VFD, and cooling tower work...

Greenheck Group, a pioneer in the manufacturing and distribution of air movement, air control, and air tempering equipment, has completed the acquisition of Metal Industries. The addition of Metal Industries expands the Greenheck brand’s portfolio of products adding grilles, registers, diffusers (GRDs), and air terminal units (ATUs) to its comprehensive product offering. The coming together of these two great brands further positions Greenheck as a trusted single-source supplier for compl...

Many users breathed a collective sigh of relief as 2021 began even as users remained cautious about the future. However, 2021 brought new challenges with COVID-19 including new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus Other indoor air quality concerns resulted from buildings left empty during shutdowns. That included the growth of mold and bacteria like Legionella. Aging infrastructure and mechanical systems in schools also concerned many Americans in 2021 and we provided advice to administrators on ho...

Aspire at CityPlace, a brand-new ultra-luxury apartment and townhome community developed by Commercial Investment Properties (CIP) in suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, will open to residents in June with a state of the art system designed to continuously clean the air and surfaces throughout the common areas. The buildings are installing CASPR disinfection technology in all three elevators and common areas including the grand, two-story lobby with sunken lounge, 24-Hour fitness center, entertainme...

Phononic’s Intelligent Actively-Cooled Tote was recently featured in the July issue of Frozen and Refrigerated Buyer magazine. From the article: “COVID-19 accelerated e-commerce food purchases, but refrigerated and frozen fulfillment is often executed poorly. Food safety, product handing and cold chain integrity all need improvement. Final mile to the consumer’s door is especially complex and costly.”

Greenheck Group, a family-owned company, and pioneer in air movement, air control, and air tempering products, announces exciting leadership moves that position the company to accelerate long-term growth and create more value for customers and team members. As Greenheck Group approaches its 75th anniversary in 2022, the company will exceed $1 billion in annual revenue. To meet accelerating growth and growing customer needs, Greenheck Group is making unprecedented reinvestments in product innova...

Indoor air quality is critical to the health and safety of building occupants. The threat of airborne viruses, like SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19, only highlights the need for proper IAQ. The path towards creating a safe indoor environment involves inspection and testing. However, not all commercial IAQ testing companies are equal. Many of these IAQ testing companies in Massachusetts outsource their field crews. It is far better to use a company that employs its field technicians. Better stil...

Refrigerators are considered a marvel of advanced food preservation. At the right temperature, the appliances slow down the bacteria growth that keeps the food safer and fresh for a long time. When buying a new refrigerator and availing a commercial refrigeration installation service, Green Refrigeration LLC will guide customers on how to maintain the right temperature for optimal refrigeration. optimum commercial refrigeration temperature Green Refrigeration LLC’s on-call refrigeration...

“The HVAC industry lost a true hero and friend, when we lost Chuck Applebee,” said Mike Smith, Senior Manager - Marketing Communications, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), and fellow mentee of Chuck Applebee. Charles (Chuck) F. Applebee Charles (Chuck) F. Applebee, Jr., 1945-2021, worked for METUS for more than 21 years, as a Product Manager for the energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), the split-ductless product line and other accessories. Chuck Applebee, 76, of Gainesvill...

Molekule is bringing its Air Mini+ and Air Pro air purifiers, powered by patented PECO technology, to the United Kingdom and Europe for the first time. Molekule, the globally renowned air purification solutions company that reinvented air purification with its ground-breaking PECO technology, has announced that its award-winning air purifiers will be available to consumers in the United Kingdom and across Europe, directly via Molekule’s website. Expansion in UK and Europe Molekule&rsquo...

As part of the Evotech Technical Services Group, a national HVAC engineering company founded in 2003, Evotech Air Quality (Evotech) is a growing team of engineers, technicians and data scientists passionate about the air we breathe. Evotech helps UK businesses and organizations create safe working environments by transforming indoor air quality. They began offering the Airthings for Business solution in June 2020 for accurate, accessible air quality data. In this case study, Evotech shall explo...

E+E Elektronik announces the unveiling of their new brand identity. From now on, the Austrian sensor manufacturer presents itself with a new corporate design. However, the company is remaining true to its brand promise - ‘your partner in sensor technology’. Innovative products, cooperative relationships and sustainable action – this is what E+E Elektronik has embodied for more than 40 years. The Austrian sensor manufacturer is one of the world’s renowned suppliers of se...

Hospital air quality affects the health of staff, patients, and visitors. Healthcare facilities managers looking to keep their buildings safe must focus on providing clean air. This helps reduce the spread of viruses and prevents the growth of mold and bacteria. Doing so requires a prescriptive strategy that includes monitoring as well as remediation. Hospital air quality is critical during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. It keeps patients safe and gives staff confidence that their he...

The worldwide pandemic has focused considerable attention on indoor air quality and the transmission of viruses in enclosed spaces. When researchers found that airborne droplets from coughing and sneezing helped spread SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, people worked to find solutions. What’s more, many companies purported to have ways of disinfecting spaces, ranging from “miracle” sprays to high-tech hand wipes. The only way to rid indoor spaces of airbor...

ARC Thermal (ARC Thermal Products) has launched WHIZ (Wireless Heated Infrared Zone) heating solution, which provides thermal warmth for individual workstations, in factories, warehouses, distribution centers, and other industrial buildings. This is a cost-effective, energy-efficient, low-carbon, heating solution. Heating poorly insulated, large industrial spaces has always been a problem, particularly as heat rises, where there are high ceilings. WHIZ (Wireless Heated Infrared Zone) system T...

Partners Group, a pioneering global private markets firm, has agreed, on behalf of its clients, to acquire DiversiTech, the pioneering manufacturer and supplier of parts and accessories for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ("HVAC") equipment in the US, from funds advised by global private equity firm Permira. The investment values DiversiTech at an enterprise value of USD 2.2 billion. As part of the transaction, Permira and management will remain minority investors in the Company. Fou...

Facilio, a property operations platform for real estate portfolios, has announced the launch of its connected CMMS solution to help enterprises simplify operations, optimize expenses, and keep pace with the dynamic needs of customers. CMMS/CaFM software By doing so, Facilio reimagines the legacy CMMS/CaFM (Computerized Maintenance Management System/Computer-Aided Facility Management) software market beyond just a system of records of assets and maintenance schedules, and creates a unified solu...

The Career Companies Award recognizes the employers that offer unique career and development opportunities to recent graduates as well as to young professionals who have been working for a few years. The award is intended to help Swedish university students and young professionals to find their next employer and to reward successful employer branding work. Career Company 2022 Lindab was named a Career Company 2022 by an expert jury, whose motivation reads, “Lindab is a market-leading co...

Poor building management has severe consequences for building occupants. This has always been true but in a post-pandemic world, business owners and facilities managers must respond to myriad challenges presented by chemical and biological contaminants. That is the conclusion of a bipolar ionization white paper recently published by the Continental Automated Building Association (CABA). The report also shows that bipolar ionization reduces airborne S. aureus concentrations by approximately 99.8...

Environmental health technology company CASPR Group is pleased to announce Derek Blount as its Chief Executive Officer. Blount joined CASPR earlier in the year as Chief Operating Officer to sharpen operations, help streamline product supply chains and prepare the company for its next stage of growth. Role and Responsibility Blount succeeds former CEO Scott Wheeler, who will continue to support the company as an addition to CASPR’s board of directors. Blount will guide CASPR Group as it...

FC Bayern and Viessmann are expanding their international partnership. The company is also the official climate partner in Europe in the areas of heating, air conditioning, cooling systems, and fan technologies of the German record champion after both sides have already been cooperating successfully in the Asian region for several years. The expansion of the partnership includes Spain, France, Benelux, Poland, and Russia. Oliver Kahn, CEO of FC Bayern, "FC Bayern will benefit immensely from the...

Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions is delivering a full suite of innovative building technologies at Emory Healthcare’s new cutting-edge Musculoskeletal Institute (MSKI) in Atlanta, Georgia. Advanced solutions Carrier and Emory are collaborating to implement advanced solutions from Carrier’s Healthy Buildings Program – including HVAC, building automation, fire detection, access, and vi...

The Air Movement and Control Association International (AMCA) is a not-for-profit international association of the world’s manufacturers of fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement devices, ducts, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components. Using the Certified Ratings Program, AMCA tests products for energy efficiency, sound, and overall performance. PLASTEC Ventilation has been an AMCA member since 2015.  AMCA certification PLASTEC Ventilation is AMCA c...

With a strong track-record in achieving emission reduction and energy efficiency targets with available technologies at its global manufacturing sites, Viessmann Group is taking another important step towards climate neutrality and net-zero emissions. The company presented its first climate report at COP26 in Glasgow - committing towards emissions reductions for its operations and products in line with the 1.5°C path defined in the Paris Agreement in 2015. Viessmann’s climate report...

For business owners and facility managers, the comfort and safety of building occupants are top priorities. That means ensuring proper indoor air quality. Improving IAQ requires the use of energy and materials, however. In many cases, this creates a linear economy where system components are replaced as they degrade. This results in unnecessary waste and increased carbon emissions. One way to break out of the linear economy and into an HVAC circular economy is through repair and restoration ins...

Danfoss is encouraging decision-makers to act at COP26. In an extensive campaign directed towards the COP26-participants in Glasgow, Danfoss highlights that energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way to achieve economic growth, decarbonize economies and meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. In a campaign aimed at the participants of COP26 in Glasgow, UK, Danfoss, a leading provider of solutions enabling the green transition, says energy efficiency delivers more than 40 percent of...